Term of Office governs tenure, reappointment, oath requirements and succession for Chairperson and Members. The term of office for the Chairperson and Members is a fixed tenure with reappointment eligibility but subject to a statutory maximum age; vacancies from resignation, removal, death or otherwise are filled by fresh appointment under the Act; appointees must subscribe to an oath of office and secrecy; the senior-most Member acts as Chairperson during a vacancy or when the Chairperson is unable to discharge functions until a new or resumed Chairperson takes charge.
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Term of Office governs tenure, reappointment, oath requirements and succession for Chairperson and Members.
The term of office for the Chairperson and Members is a fixed tenure with reappointment eligibility but subject to a statutory maximum age; vacancies from resignation, removal, death or otherwise are filled by fresh appointment under the Act; appointees must subscribe to an oath of office and secrecy; the senior-most Member acts as Chairperson during a vacancy or when the Chairperson is unable to discharge functions until a new or resumed Chairperson takes charge.
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